Magic And Science In 16th Century Europe History Essay
Reading the book, Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women4, by the world’s greatest living magician, Ricky Jay, and then turning to Steven Shapin’s more serious treatise, The Scientific Revolution5, one quickly realizes the similarities between magic and science. Both can prove very entertaining; alter our perceptions of the world around us; tell us that what we see and believe possible might diverge; and put us in […]